Based on my personal experience with Amway, my blogging experience, and observation of other people who provide financial advice, such as real estate gurus who teach you how to buy property with no money down, or others such as Robert Kiyosaki for that matter, all show testimonials of successful people. I believe this is true. It goes without saying that they do not show you the great majority of people who attempt to use their solutions and are unsuccessful. It's similar to how Amway executives encourage members of their downline who have "driven the miles" or made sacrifices in order to reach a certain level, such as platinum. Unfortunately, for every modest success in Amway, there are probably hundreds or thousands of people who tried and failed despite their best efforts to achieve the same result.
Whatever the system (Amway, WWDB, BWW, N21), whether it is real estate or a cashflow business, it is my educated judgement that the vast majority of people who try these techniques do not produce any kind of significant revenue. Yes, some do (although it is quite rare), and those are the possibilities that are displayed. You will see in little print at the bottom of the screen if you are watching an infomercial that the outcomes may be different from what you expect them to be. In addition, I believe that a similar statement used to be included at the conclusion of Amway motivational tapes. A real business owner would be interested in knowing the most likely outcome rather than just the "best case scenario." Contrary to what some Amway executives claim, the facts are important and should not be overlooked.
These systems, in general, do not function properly for a variety of reasons. Many folks just lack the knowledge and ability to navigate the system. Alternatively, the system has too many variables for the system to function properly, or the system requires actions that are outside your control. For example, in order to be successful in Amway, you must typically sponsor others or sell a large amount of merchandise. Many of these critical variables are out of the direct control of the majority of people. When you factor in the lazy and those who are looking for a fast buck, it is logical that the majority of individuals will fail in Amway. The reason why apologists either ignore or attempt to diminish this reality is beyond my comprehension.
However, these systems are frequently constructed in such a way that the majority of participants will be unable to achieve success. In no industry is this more true than in the Amway business, where the pyramidal compensation model almost guarantees failure for the vast majority of lower level independent business owners (IBOs). You can only have one platinum for every approximately 100 downline IBOs in your downline pyramid. Unless IBOs are somehow moving significant volumes of product, you will require a greater number of IBOs to achieve these levels. A diamond is comprised of six of these groups, each of which generates a steady stream of prospects and IBOs each month. Replacement of those who leave is a major job.... The standard 6-4-2 plan comprises of 79 IBOs who are all responsible for moving enough volume to qualify for a commission. Such a scenario is exceedingly unlikely, if not outright impossible, to occur.
So, what can be done in this situation? A part-time work, along with investing and saving, may not be as sexy or enticing, but it is something to consider about if you have the time. Even a part-time business in which you concentrate on selling things for a profit could be successful. It merely seems smart to stay away from these "systems" because the major beneficiaries of these "systems" are the people who directly benefit from their existence. Kiyosaki and the diamonds most certainly make the majority of their money by selling tools and training, rather than by really doing what they preach about.
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